Y.PARALIK's operations are based in Northern Cyprus, part of an island off the coast of Turkey in the Mediterranean sea with a population of 300,000 people.

Y.PARALIK was founded in year 1958 as an importer of hardware, glass, tools and building materials. Since its establishment, the company has had three generations of family run management that paved its course to becoming one of the leading companies operating in its field, functioning as an importer, retailer and wholesaler.

Y.PARALIK imports over 20,000 items from different parts of the world and retails these products through 5 company owned hardware stores situated in major cities. Additionally, the company employs mobile sales and delivery teams providing wholesale marketing support to extend company's market coverage to the whole of the country.

History

1958 - Mr. Yusuf Paralik, founder of the company, registered himself as an importer. The first shop was opened in Nicosia City Center

1980 - Opening of the 2nd shop in outer skirts of Nicosia (K.Kaymakli)

1985 - Head offices relocated to Industrial Area, Nicosia

1986 - Opening of 3rd shop at Nicosia Industrial Area

1990 - Opening of 4th shop at Kyrenia City Center

1995 - Opening of 5th shop at Famagusta City Center

1998 - Opening of 6th shop in outher skirts of Kyrenia city

2007 - Nicosia Industrial Area Shop was relocated to its new location with 500m² closed area

2008 - Kyrenia shop was relocated to its new location with 1000m² closed area (3000m² total area)

2012 - K.Kaymaklı shop was relocted to its location with 500m² closed area

2013 - Opening of Famagusta Industial area shop with 1000m² closed area (2000m² total area)

2013 - Nicosia Industrial Area shop was renewed and enlarged of 1000m²

2013 - Purchased land at Famagusta City for future shop and warehouse project (20,000m2)

2014 - Opening of Bicycle department at Nicosia Industrial area with 400m² closed area

2015 - Purchased land at Guzelyurt City for future shop and warehouse project (21,000m2)